Library Activities For The Week Of June 17

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458.

Activities taking place this week include

MONDAY, JUNE 17

10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome.

1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” they will be discussing the book “Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend” by Katerina Bivald.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

10:00 a.m. – “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a program designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall. The program focuses on reviewing – in a fun way – what children need to know to begin school. Registration is required, so call the library for more information. 724-758-6458.

6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more. Registration is requested.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

10:00 a.m. – “Alien Underpants and UFO’s,” a space themed program for kids that have completed Kindergarten and 1^st grade.

11:00 a.m. – “Alien Underpants and UFO’s,” a spaced themed program for kids that have completed 2^nd and 3^rd grades.

1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore building and socialization skills. No registration is required.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

10:00 a.m. – “Puppet Theater Workshop,” designed for students in 4^th grade and up. The kids create plays and then meet throughout the summer to rehearse the plays using marionettes and puppets. Then, in late July, those participating present their plays to family, friends and other Summer Reading Program-goers.

Noon – “Food for Thought Book Group,” a book discussion group for students in ninth through twelfth grades. They will be discussing the book “Wintersong” by S. Jae-Jones.

6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members are welcome.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

2:00 p.m. – “Summertime Tea Fundraiser,” at Calvin Presbyterian Church located at 615 Crescent Ave. Ellwood City, PA 16117.

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday July 13, 2019 the Ellwood City Area Public Library will be hosting an “American Girl Doll” party. There will be three sessions, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal. Reservations are required. One adult per child.

Saturday July 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Star Wars characters will be visiting the Ellwood City Area Public Library.

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MEMORIALS

The following are memorial contributions received by the library during the month of June. Memorials are published on a weekly basis in this column and represent a portion of the contributions received.

• In memory of Esther “Kitty” Bell from Mr. and Mrs. Mark Aiken and Family, R.J. Schill Manor Residents
• In memory of John E. Haine from Ellwood City Saxon Club
• In memory of Joseph Ionelli from Gene and Caroline Gaul
• In memory of Larry D. Nash from Steve and Teresa Gaydosz, Rose Marie Verone
• In memory of Ruth Oberfeitinger from Dr. Lockawich and Staff
• In memory of Albert F. Pishioneri from Tom and Terrie Krukenberg
• In memory of Albert “Ray” Reeher, Jr. from Jim and Therese Palagallo
• In memory of Melvin G. Ringer from Dr. Lockawich and Staff
• In memory of Louis “Lou” Scialdone from Dr. Lockawich and Staff
• In memory of Rose Marie Stasick from Ellwood City Area Meals on Wheels
• In memory of Clara L. Volpe Turco from Lincoln High School Class of 1947